"The allegations brought forward against Representative Mark
Olson are very serious and will be treated as such," Sviggum said.
"If Representative Mark Olson is found guilty of these gross
misdemeanor charges, I will personally recommend that he resign
from the Minnesota House of Representatives."

Olson could be subject to an ethics complaint by fellow House
members, Sviggum said.

Olson spent two nights in jail after his Sunday arrest.
According to a criminal complaint, Olson's wife, Heidi, told
sheriff's deputies that she and her husband had an argument and he
pushed her to the ground three times. She had a fresh bruise,
deputies noted.

In his first appearance in Sherburne County District Court,
Olson did not offer a plea and was released without bail. His next
court appearance is set for Dec. 12.